Not sure how to download or register on the GTL e-App?

Do you not have the GTL e-App on your mobile device? Or do you need some assistance with registering or logging in? The GTL e-App and Agent Portal now have an “Agent Help” button on the login screen. By clicking on the button you will have access to step-by-step videos that address the most common questions agents have regarding the e-App. Keep an eye out for future how-to videos! Do you have automatic updates set for your GTL e-App? Always have the most up-to-date version by following these steps! CLICK HERE FORAPPLE DEVICES  CLICK HERE FORANDROID DEVICES     Not
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Categories: Critical Illness, Guarantee Trust Life, Hospital Indemnity Plan, Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Short-Term Care.

New Functionality For Policy Conservation Reporting

Effective August 2nd, you will now see additional information when accessing policyholder information on Sales Professional Access (SPA). Below are the enhancements that you will see: All Hierarchy levels will be able to see their downline policyholder conservation events. Top level (Level 20) will be able to view all events in their hierarchy All other levels within the hierarchy will be able to view their own events and the levels below them When accessing your reports on SPA: A new view will appear showing the most recent Conservation Events and the date the action was requested. Below the Conservation Events
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Updated Kit Ordering Form

At Mutual of Omaha, we currently provide a complimentary service of product specific sales kits for our brokerage sales distribution. We understand the importance of having the materials you need to meet with clients as you discuss their financial needs. Due to increased costs and our commitment to retain the same delivery service time you are accustomed to, beginning August 1, 2018, the maximum number of kits allowed per producer per product is 5*. If you have a special need and business justification for an increase of the maximum allowed, please contact your Regional Director at GoldenCare by calling 800-842-7799.
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Protection Against the Medical Costs of a Stroke

According to the American Heart Association: Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke Strokes are the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the U.S. The good news is more people are also surviving strokes than ever before. The Critical Advantage Portfolio you can help your clients: ✓ Replace lost income ✓ Pay health insurance deductibles and co-pays ✓ Keep up with ongoing living expenses like groceries and house payments Take this opportunity to talk to your clients about the costs a stroke can have on them and their family. For more information on the products in
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

GTL e-App Update | Agent Help Videos

We’ve got you covered. The GTL e-App and Agent Portal now have an “Agent Help” button on the login screen. By clicking on the button you will have access to step-by-step videos that address the most common questions agents have regarding the e-App. Keep an eye out for future how-to videos! To see this update, please update your e-App on your Apple or Android device to the most recent version. Always have the most up-to-date version of the GTL e-App by setting automatic updates! CLICK HERE FORAPPLE DEVICES  CLICK HERE FORANDROID DEVICES     GTL e-App Update | Agent Help
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Categories: Critical Illness, Guarantee Trust Life, Hospital Indemnity Plan, Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Short-Term Care.

A Long-Term Care Rider with a Chronic Illness Back-Up

On July 1, 2018, we are introducing our new Long-Term Care Rider on our Income Advantage IUL and Life Protection Advantage IUL. And what’s even better is that we are also keeping our Chronic Illness Rider. What if your client applies for the Long-Term Care Rider and you find out he or she doesn’t qualify? What if your client doesn’t want to pay extra for the Long-Term Care Rider? With United of Omaha, your clients still have a long-term care planning solution with the Chronic Illness Rider. This rider is included automatically with all policies that are not issued with
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Critical Advantage Application and Underwriting Guide Updates

Recently we have been working on improving the Critical Advantage application. Starting on July 16, here are the improvements made to both the paper and e-application. The changes will also be reflected in the updated underwriting guide. Cancer application Changed the cancer look-back question from lifetime to 10 years Modified look back testing question from 5 to 3 years Only 3 health questions Heart attack and stroke application Changed the heart attack and stroke look back question from lifetime to 10 years Modified look back treatment/testing question from 5 to 3 years Loosened diabetes question Removed high blood pressure question
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Fourth of July Office Closing 2018

Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates (United of Omaha and United World) will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th for Independence Day. Below are the cut-off dates and times and the adjusted pay schedules. Holiday Pay Calculation Schedule Med Supp E-App & All Life Cutoff 3:00 PM Health Cutoff 3:00 PM Long Term Care Cutoff 3:00 PM Direct Deposit (EFT) Available Independence Day, Wednesday 7/4/2018 Monday 7/2/2018 Monday 7/2/2018 Friday 6/29/2018 Friday 6/29/2018 Friday 7/6/2018 Weekly and holiday pay schedules are also available on the Sales Professional Access (SPA) website. If you have any questions, please contact your Sales Director
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Categories: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

When Medicare Supplement Insurance Isn’t Enough

Nearly everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer or heart disease. And people who are 65 and older have a higher risk of contracting these conditions. Mutual of Omaha’s Critical Advantage Portfolio includes Cancer, and Heart Attack and Stroke policies. These policies have a lifetime coverage option that can be issued up to age 89. Benefits are paid upon first diagnosis of any covered condition and are paid directly to your client. Explain to your Med Supp clients how a Cancer and/or Heart Attack and Stroke policy will be a great compliment to their existing coverage. For more
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Exciting Updates to Flexible Pay Options

Great news regarding in-force health policies! As of June 10, 2018, most in-force health policies that are set up as automatic withdrawal now provide clients a health pay any day option to pay premiums. Your clients can log in to Customer Access to select a flexible payment option starting June 10. Flexible payment options are listed below: Static dates: 1-28 each month Flexible day: Last day of the month Week/day combination customers can select a combination of the options below: Either the first, second, third, fourth or last week of the month and either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).